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Nine years on Hive and staying - by 
A personal anniversary post on PeakD marking nine years on the Hive blockchain. The author reflects on Hive's recent struggles, price declines, and investor anxieties, while emphasizing continued faith in the community and commitment to building stake. They acknowledge different viewpoints: concern over economics and investments, frustration over reduced post payouts, but also appreciation for the community and anti-abuse advocacy. The author notes personal growth, reaching a 200k stake, and plans for future engagement, including a future 10th anniversary post. The post also includes a call to accountability within the community and a rejection of low-effort content.
Mort the Shit Manager: Writer's Block, AI and The 'Brands' Future... - by 
A personal blog-style post by slobberchops about his fictional series Mort the Shit Manager, writer's block, and the use of AI-generated art to bring Mort and related characters (like Sharon, Edith, Reginald Bulge) to life. The author reflects on branding, site maintenance, and the tension between creative ideas and quality standards. He discusses attempts to progress the Mort storyline, his experiments with AI to generate realistic images from hand-drawn concepts, and his ongoing urban exploration-themed projects and website, acknowledging mixed enthusiasm as he navigates inspiration and production hurdles.
Only Gaps - by 
A photographer shares experiments using Lightroom's generative AI remove tool to fill gaps in images, reflecting on how AI editing blurs authorship and questions how reliance on AI may erode personal authenticity in photography.
Open Source, Hive, and the Art of Buying Bread - by 
A post about using patronage to support open-source work on Snapie, proposing a donation-based model to fund ongoing development without paywalls, and inviting readers to become patrons for badges and recognition.
Pāua shell foot - by 
A personal narrative about a Pāua shell pendant made from Abalone shells, detailing its discovery, crafting, and the author’s reflections on its colors, meaning, and symbolism.
One of the Two Most Important Jobs on Earth - by 
A heartfelt personal tribute to the author's late father, recalling shared memories, meaningful conversations, and lessons learned, framed around Father’s Day and the belief that being a dad is one of the two most important jobs on Earth.
Bad joke of the day: Great versus Pooh - by 
A lighthearted PeakD post sharing a self-deprecating 'bad joke of the day' about Alexander the Great and Winnie the Pooh, inviting readers to share their own jokes in the comments.
Waiting For Raw Material Prices To Decrease In Price - by 
A packaging business discusses how volatile raw material prices, driven by fuel costs, are impacting pricing and procurement strategies, and contemplates waiting for potential price drops while advising clients to pause orders.
A Geeky Guy's Guide to Ponies - by 
A light, opinionated review of the TV show Ponies, praising its 1970s Moscow setting, character-driven charm, and the surprising premise of two widows becoming spies, with special admiration for Vic Michaelis.
Interesting Companies To Watch - by 
A brief, opinionated look at notable stocks, highlighting Accenture's seemingly favorable fundamentals amid a low price-to-free-cash-flow multiple, plus a focus on Neocloud players (Nebius, Iren, CoreWeave) and a praise for Texas Roadhouse as a steady compounding stock.
MiCA Compliance Deadline Looming July 1st 2026 - by
A brief analysis of MiCA compliance deadline on July 1, 2026, highlighting how EU regulatory licensing may restrict crypto platforms like Binance and reduce available options for EU users.
Some pre-surgical jitters about my dog - by 
A pet owner prepares for a dog’s dental surgery, sharing concerns about aging, dental health, and anesthesia risks while hoping for a safe outcome.
Turquoise Side - by 
A short photography post about a hike to Dog Lake featuring turquoise river scenes, camera gear notes, and a plug for a Colour/Black & White photography community.
How Ecency curation actually rewards good conversation - by 
Ecency explains that curation should reward judgment and meaningful conversation, not just yield, emphasizing the value of good replies and engagement that foster community belonging.
Daily Blog - Night outing with friends to try one of the most famous pizzas in Buenos Aires City. / Salida nocturna con amigas para probar una de las pizzas más famosas en la Ciudad de Buenos Aires. 😃❤️ - by 
Original language: English, Spanish
A bilingual diary-style post about a night out with friends in Buenos Aires: pizza at Guerrín, a horror movie, and a stroll around Puerto Madero, celebrating long-lasting friendships and shared experiences.
中考第二天：超级惊险 & 蓝丝带救场 - by 
Original language: Chinese
A tense diary-style post about a student taking the high school entrance exam day two, detailing travel delays, near lateness, and a few parking/traffic mistakes with a series of photos capturing the day.
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